Blackstone Business Improvement District

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:33 pm

iamjacobm wrote:http://s.lnimg.com/attachments/0/0/3/00 ... 463A26.pdf

A little more info on the 39th and Farnam project.

Very cool, thanks for sharing. I really like how they have the facade of the new building styled to fit in with the older buildings on the block.

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:13 am

Saw they were installing the Sullivans Bar sign on the corner building today.. looks great!

Post by **Brad** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:24 pm

The Sulivan's sign was moved to the new building today. Photos later...

Post by **Brad** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:36 pm

Photo Update:

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iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:42 pm

Love love love that building!

It used to look like this....

Post by **Brad** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:58 pm

It sure has been amazing transition! Not to mention the rough crowd they had back in the cheaters days too...

Midtown Gal · Post by **Midtown Gal** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:42 am

Dan's a good friend of mine and I stopped in yesterday to see the place, and it looks AMAZING! If I were going to open a bar...the design, layout, etc. he's doing is exactly how I would do it. He's put in a lot of work into this place, and it looks really great. Kind of a vintage/art deco feel to it...super classy. I'm so excited for him to open back up!

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 1:32 pm

That really has been a remarkable transformation! I remember driving past Cheaters (or Straight Shooters, I can't remember which order they came in) when I first visited Omaha in December 2009. It really did make that block look the ghetto.

Midtown Gal · Post by **Midtown Gal** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 9:44 am

Dan just posted on his FB page that Sullivan's grand opening will be on Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. They're just wrapping up some finishing touches and awaiting their occupancy paperwork and Liquor License transfer.

Fun times!!!!

Post by **Brad** » Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:16 pm

Photo Update!

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iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 11:23 pm

Photo 3 is really really cool. The rusty power line pole, the old style script in the window with the mid-century apartment building peaking from behind just give it an incredibly nostalgic feel.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:55 pm

iamjacobm wrote:Photo 3 is really really cool. The rusty power line pole, the old style script in the window with the mid-century apartment building peaking from behind just give it an incredibly nostalgic feel.

When I processed those on Saturday, I processed one in black and white, but it didn't have the same pop that the color photo did.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:29 pm

Sullivan's reopens this Friday.

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:43 am

Midtown bar will open in new location Friday

Andrea Kszystyniak:World-Herald staff writer wrote: Owner Dan Houlihan said the space has been completely renovated. The building was gutted and remodeled top to bottom. Houlihan held on to the shuffleboard table from The 49'r Lounge and restored it for the new bar. The bar will open Friday at 7 p.m. and will remain open till 2 a.m. Going forward, the bar will be open 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:12 pm

$397,373.00 TIF request in the agenda for the 39th and Farnam project.

Fresh03 · Post by **Fresh03** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:04 pm

Not sure if this should go here or in the Dinning/Culture/Entertainment section but we stopped by last Sat to check out the new place and it was really nice. They had a pretty good selection of beer on tap and bottle, free popcorn, and was pretty busy. The decor on the walls looked like it was from the 20's, pics of bare knuckled boxers on the walls, which gave the place a pretty interesting vibe. We will definitely be going back.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:17 pm

Fresh03 wrote:Not sure if this should go here or in the Dinning/Culture/Entertainment section but we stopped by last Sat to check out the new place and it was really nice. They had a pretty good selection of beer on tap and bottle, free popcorn, and was pretty busy. The decor on the walls looked like it was from the 20's, pics of bare knuckled boxers on the walls, which gave the place a pretty interesting vibe. We will definitely be going back.

Nice! I need to make a point to head there soon.

Also no bike racks on this corner is going to be an issue when these other places come online.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu May 08, 2014 4:31 pm

Stopped by there this past weekend for a few drinks. 1st off I walked there, very happy to be able to do that comfortably now. The bar was really big which was nice, lots of seats. The decor was pretty cool, but nothing outlandish. The beer selection was good enough for a watering hole, but you wont broaden your untappd lineup; Boulevard, Ranger, Lucky Bucket ect. I was there on a Saturday night and it wasn't overcrowded which was a nice change from the Benson/Old Market/Dundee offerings most weekends. Nice addition.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon May 12, 2014 9:07 am

It turns out the cut out of the two story building wasn't for Mula. It is a coffee shop Archetype Coffee.

And the inside has a ton of exposed masonry.

Post by **Coyote** » Mon May 12, 2014 9:34 am

The Craigslist help wanted adds for Mula mentioned a coffee shop in the neighborhood. Jacob, you are filling in a few blanks spaces today!

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri May 16, 2014 9:28 am

Coyote wrote:The Craigslist help wanted adds for Mula mentioned a coffee shop in the neighborhood. Jacob, you are filling in a few blanks spaces today!

Found another one!

16 apartments going into this building. They will take the awnings off the front and punch windows in the west side of it.

Post by **Brad** » Fri May 16, 2014 9:34 am

Awesome Find!

Post by **Coyote** » Fri May 16, 2014 9:57 am

Nice! This district may be a happening place in the next few years... Can't wait to see what else will join the renovations ranks...

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Fri May 16, 2014 12:25 pm

Cool. Having this area take off will really help bridge the gap between Midtown Crossing and UNMC.

Post by **Coyote** » Fri May 16, 2014 12:27 pm

ShawJ wrote:Cool. Having this area take off will really help bridge the gap between Midtown Crossing and UNMC.

And make a streetcar line along Farnam more attractive!

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Fri May 16, 2014 1:13 pm

iamjacobm wrote: They will take the awnings off the front and punch windows in the west side of it.

I've never understood why a lot of projects tend to include windows on the side of a building that currently overlooks a surface lot. The current trend is to build new construction on surface lots. Unless they intend to keep that lot for apartment residents, they may end up with a bunch of windows overlooking a narrow ally and those units could be hard to rent.

Post by **Coyote** » Sat May 17, 2014 11:58 am

iamjacobm wrote: Found another one!

16 apartments going into this building. They will take the awnings off the front and punch windows in the west side of it.

16 units between 360 and 840 sq ft. Even though they are exempt from off street parking codes, they will try to secure parking leases from area lots...

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Sat May 17, 2014 12:07 pm

Wow 360 sq/ft is tiny!

Post by **Coyote** » Sat May 17, 2014 12:09 pm

guitarguy wrote:Wow 360 sq/ft is tiny!

What are the normal sizes for Studio Apartments?

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Sat May 17, 2014 12:13 pm

Quick google search says 500-600..

Post by **Coyote** » Sat May 17, 2014 12:20 pm

guitarguy wrote:Quick google search says 500-600..

Yeah, it is still hard for me to imagine a 360 sq ft Studio...

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Sat May 17, 2014 12:27 pm

If done right even the smallest studio is liveable.. heck in NYC the average Studio in Brooklyn is around that big but people use the wall height for shelving to keep everything on.. but yes once you get all of your furniture in there there is not much room to even walk haha.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sat May 17, 2014 12:33 pm

For the right price that space will be leased. A lot of people have a ton of junk they don't really need.

Post by **Coyote** » Sat May 24, 2014 9:45 am

Archetype Coffee had their soft opening on Wednesday with a few things still left to finish off, but they are serving pastries from Le Petit Paris today.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:55 pm

Mula's sign is up! All these building are looking great coming up Farnam.

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:29 pm

Made it to Archetype Coffee today -- really nice space and friendly barista. I'll definitely be going back in the future.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:21 pm

According to Restoration Exchange Brad Iwen of Iwen Exposures has bought the church that used to be Pella Lutheran on 41st and Farnam and is turning it into an event space. Apparently the church held their last service in April.

Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:22 pm

iamjacobm wrote:According to Restoration Exchange Brad Iwen of Iwen Exposures has bought the church that used to be Pella Lutheran on 41st and Farnam and is turning it into an event space. Apparently the church held their last service in April.

Whoa! That is a surprise. Kind of an old stuffy place though from the only time I have been there.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:41 pm

Coyote wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:According to Restoration Exchange Brad Iwen of Iwen Exposures has bought the church that used to be Pella Lutheran on 41st and Farnam and is turning it into an event space. Apparently the church held their last service in April.
Whoa! That is a surprise. Kind of an old stuffy place though from the only time I have been there.

I did some facebook digging for that. They said they had a dwindling congregation and just couldn't keep the doors open.

Very glad someone already invested in the neighborhood got a hold of the building and is putting it to good use though!

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:14 pm

When we drove by both MULA and Farnam House late Saturday night I noted that both businesses had chairs up atop the dining tables, as one would do after closing hour of an otherwise open for business restaurant.